PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus DeMarcus Meridius (ranked 5177 p4p, 6411 weight class) and Al Hoffa (ranked 624 p4p, 713 weight class). Al Hoffa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

DeMarcus Meridius
vs
Hoffa

187 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
185
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Hoffa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarcus Meridius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeMarcus Meridius wants it to stay on the feet.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoffa manages to circle out of the way.
Hoffa ducks under a wild hook from DeMarcus Meridius.
Al Hoffa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

DeMarcus Meridius gets caught napping as Hoffa dives in and scores a takedown. DeMarcus Meridius manages to retain guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but DeMarcus Meridius keeps moving.
DeMarcus Meridius is pulling down on Hoffa's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoffa, at least for the moment.
Hoffa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoffa trying to control but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeMarcus Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Hoffa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to sweep here but Hoffa controlling him for the moment.
Hoffa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Hoffa from controlling successfully.
Hoffa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeMarcus Meridius working a defensive guard but Hoffa manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffa is looking to take a break and control but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoffa controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeMarcus Meridius struggling a bit here.
DeMarcus Meridius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoffa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoffa controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffa tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeMarcus Meridius's legs.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeMarcus Meridius can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeMarcus Meridius gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Hoffa is having none of it.

Hoffa goes for an armbar but DeMarcus Meridius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

DeMarcus Meridius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoffa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoffa has escaped and now he's on top!

Hoffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position for now.
Hoffa trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffa wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position.
Hoffa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeMarcus Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffa is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hoffa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hoffa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffa wants a takedown.
Hoffa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for DeMarcus Meridius.
Hoffa is working for takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMarcus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoffa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Hoffa.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffa is trying to drag DeMarcus Meridius to the mat but DeMarcus Meridius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffa has DeMarcus Meridius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeMarcus Meridius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoffa is breathing heavily.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Hoffa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffa.
Still in the clinch, DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius - that landed with a thud.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeMarcus Meridius.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Hoffa avoids it by throwing DeMarcus Meridius back against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffa controls his hands.
Hoffa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeMarcus Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMarcus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeMarcus Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffa's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Hoffa blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius just leaning against Hoffa, taking a breather.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Hoffa's head.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffa's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeMarcus Meridius.
A shot in the inside from DeMarcus Meridius.

Hoffa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to roll over but Hoffa keeps him under control.
Hoffa wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffa is looking to stall here but DeMarcus Meridius recovers full guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but DeMarcus Meridius keeps moving.

DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Hoffa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoffa got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoffa has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.

DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoffa defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus DeMarcus Meridius dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

DeMarcus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Hoffa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffa misses the shot to the body.
Hoffa tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeMarcus Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffa somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from DeMarcus Meridius as Hoffa shoots in.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Hoffa.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffa.
You can see the frustration on DeMarcus Meridius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeMarcus Meridius tries to get out of the position.
Hoffa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from DeMarcus Meridius but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoffa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffa is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeMarcus Meridius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeMarcus Meridius is pressing down on Hoffa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoffa looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeMarcus Meridius looking for a triangle here. Hoffa is fighting it but it looks tight! DeMarcus Meridius pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hoffa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked the fans post fight for their support.